The $275,000 FACEIT 2015 League returns for Stage 2, starting with the Qualifier Playoffs on 25 May.

After Team SoloMid successfully clinched the FACEIT 2015 League Stage 1 Finals, with a 2-1 victory over Ninjas in Pyjamas, the second stage is ready to kick off.

Before the FACEIT 2015 League Stage 2 starts, the Qualifier Playoffs will determine who will qualify for Stage 2. The bottom two teams of the European and North American League, and the bottom three of the Oceanic League will have to regain their spot, joined by several teams from the Open Qualifiers and invited teams.

The remaining sides in the League are Team SoloMid, Ninjas in Pyjamas, Fnatic, Virtus Pro, Natus Vincere and Titan for Europe. Team Liquid, eLevate, CLG and Cloud 9 hold their places in the North America League. Team Immunity, Vox Eminor and Avant Garde receive the confirmed spots for Oceania.

From 25-28 May, the Qualifier Playoffs will begin, where the final teams for each region will be determined. Below are the teams per region to play for the last Stage 2 spots:

Due to Trident and Streamline folding, Avant Garde will remain in
the League Open Qualifiers: DireWolves, Skyfire

Invited: Sub Zero, SYF GAMING, HardTruth, Dynasty, TRS, Exile5

On Sunday 31 May, the FACEIT 2015 League will resume, taking place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday on www.twitch.tv/faceittv, with Daniel “ddk” Kapadia, James “JZFB” Bardolph, Bjorn “Threat” Pers and special guests joining them.

FACEIT is the premier platform for gamers to compete on their favourite games. Powered by a number of proprietary features, including its fully automated tournament management system, the FACEIT Matchmaking algorithm and the FACEIT SDK, FACEIT allows gamers to easily play tournaments and leagues and get rewarded for their efforts and skills with virtual and real life prizes.

FACEIT TV, renowned for the production and broadcasting of some of the highest quality events in gaming, offers visibility to those players that make it to the final challenges. For additional information, visit faceit.com.